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COLUHBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 22, 1986
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nawrocki at 7:30 p.m..
1. Roll Call
Pauison, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson, Nawrocki - present
2. Invocation
The Invocation was offered by Reverend Paul Aldrich of St. Matthew Church.
3. Minutes of Previous Meetings
Motion by Paulson, second by Petkoff to approve the mi. nutes of the Regular City
Council Meeting of December 8th, the Fire Department Relief ASsociation, Board
of Trustees Meeting of December 8th and the Special Council Meeting of December
15th, and that the reading be dispensed with. Roll Call: All ayes
There were no corrections.
4. Presentations and Oral Petitions
Mayor Nawrocki presented a plaque to Joann Jernall in recognition of her twelve
years of service on the Park Board. Ms. Jernall is resigning from the Park Board
and Mayor Nawrocki wished her well in her future activities.
Owners of a double bungalow located on Washington Street west of Sullivan Lake
inquired of the Council and staff current information regarding a development pro-
posal for property adjacent to Sullivan .Lake.
The Mayor advised them that the proposal received from.Rottlund Homes was sketchy
at this time and that these developers will be presenting a firm plan for the area
within 120 days. A member of the staff suggested that the Council would know earlier
than 120 days if the double bungalows and the property around them would be included
in the developer's plans. The property owners stated it is difficult to live in a
situation such as this not knowing whether their home will be acquired or not. They
spoke for themselves and ownere in the area and requested that the project be deve-
loped without takino their property.
4a. Public Hearing - 1987 Single Family Housing Mortgage Bond Program
The HRA Community Development Director reviewed the application for this bond
program. The participants in the program are chosen by lottery. The lottery will
be held on the third Thursday in January.
Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to waive the readinQ of the resolution there
being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 86-70
ADOPTING A HOUSING BOND PROGRAM FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE
REVENUE BONDS, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF SAME TO THE MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE
AGENCY
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Minnesota Municipal Housing Act, Minnesota Statutes,
Chapter 462C (the "Act"), the City of Columbia Heights (the "City") is authorized
to adopt a housing plan and carry out programs for the financing of single family
housing which is affordable to persons of low moderate income; and
WHEREAS, The Act requires adoption of the housing plan after a public hearin~
held thereon after publication of notice in a newspaper of general circulation
in the City at least thirty days in advance of the hearing; and
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WHEREAS, the City has adopted a housing plan (~he "Plan") after at least thirty
(30) days published notice and otherwise as required by the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Plan provides for programs for the issuance of bonds to finance the
acquisition of single family housing primarily by persons and families of low
or moderate income in accordance with the goals, conditions and requirements of
the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Act requires adoption of a housing finance program after a public
hearing held thereon after publication of notice in a newspaper of general cir~
culation in the City at least fifteen days in advance of the hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City has on this date conducted a public hearing on a single family
housing bond program (the "Program"), after publication of notice as required
by the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Program was submitted to the Metropolitan Council at the time of
publication of notice of the public hearing, and the Metropolitan Council has
been afforded an opportunity to present comments at the public hearing, ali as
required by the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Program provides for the issuance of single family mortgage revenue
bonds in an aggregate amount not exceeding $10,000,000 (the "Bonds') to finance
the acquisition of single family housing primarily by persons and families of
low and moderate income and first-time homebuyers, all as more fully described
in the Program attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the Act further requires submission of the Program to the Minnesota
Housing Finance Agency (the "MHFA") by January 2, 1987 in order to be considered
for an allocation by the MHFA of authority to issue qualified mortgage bonds
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 462C.O9; and
WHEREAS, the City on the date hereof has conducted a public hearing on the Report
after publication of notice of such hearing at least 15 days prior to the date
hereof in a newspaper of general circulation in the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights:
1. That the Program for the issuance of single family housing revenue bonds in an
aggregate principal amount not exceeding $10,000,000 (the "Bonds") is hereby
in all respects adopted in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A.
2. That the City hereby approves issuance of the Bonds pursuant to the Program and
hereby authorizes t h~ staff of the City to cause the Program to be submitted to
the MHFA, to do all other things and take all other actions as may be necessary
or appropriate to carry out the Program in accordance with the Act and any other
applicable laws and regulations.
Adopted this 22nd day of December, 1986.
Offered by: Carlson
Seconded by: Paulson
Roll call: All ayes
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Mayor '§'r'u~e ~.' 'Nawrock~
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December 22, 1986
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5. Ordinances and Resolutions
a. First Reading of Ordinance Regarding Sign Code Amendments
Copies of Ordinances No. 1131 and 1137 were received from the City Attorney. It
was noted that these ordinances are identical except that Ordinance No. 1137
extends the moratorium for non-conforming signs to July of 1988. Included in
the Council's agenda packet was a proposal from the Walser Corporation which ad-
dressed its signage at its car dealership located on Central Avenue at 49th.
It was the consensus of the Council and the staff that this matter should be dis-
cussed at a Council work session.
Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to table further consideration of the sign
code amendments to a Council work session to be held prior to the January 12th
City Council meeting. Roll call: All ayes
Monday, January 5th at 8:00 p.m. was established as the time and date for a Council
work session. The Mayor requested the City Manager to review the process by which
the car dealership facility was allowed in their present location. He expressed
concern for the residents on 49th Avenue.
b. Resolution No. 86-71; Resolution Establishing Senior Citizen Eligibility
Standards for Refuse, Sewage Disposal and Water Supply Utility Rates
Motion by Paulson, second by Petkoff to waive the reading of the resolution there
being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 86-71
ESTABLISHING SENIOR CITIZEN ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS FOR REFUSE, SEWAGE DISPOSAL AND
WATER SUPPLY UTILITY RATES
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously established eligibility standards for
senior citizens for refuse service, disposal, and water supply; and
WHEREAS, it has been the City's practice to maintain uniform eligibility standards
whenever possible;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Columbia Heights as follows:
1. That anyone over 62 years of age with a maximum household income of $9,600
will be eligible for reduced rates.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above eligibility standard be effective January
1, 1987.
Passed this 22nd day of December, 1986.
Offered by: Paulson
Seconded by: Petkoff
Roll call: All ayes
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki
c. Resolution No. 86-72; Resolution Directing the City Engineer to Proceed with
a Variance Request to the Commissioner of Transportation for 37th Avenue from
Central Avenue to Stinson Boulevard.
Motion by Paulson, second by Petkoff to waive the reading of the resolution there
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being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 86-72
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PROCEED WITH THE SUBMITTAL OF A VARIANCE REQUEST'
TO THE COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION FOR 37TH AVENUE N.E. FROM CENTRAL AVENUE
N.E. TO STINSON BOULEVARD
WHEREAS, the City wishes to reconstruct 37th Avenue N.E. from Central Avenue N.E.
to Stinson Boulevard N.E. at a curb-to-curb width of 44 feet; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation Rule 8820.9919 requires that
37th Avenue N.E. between Central Avenue N.E. and Stinson Boulevard N.E. have a
curb-to-curb width of 46 feet; and
WHEREAS, State Aid rules provide that a political subdivision may request a variance
from these rules;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights:
That the City Engineer be directed to submit to the Commissioner of Transportation
a formal request for variance from adopted Rule 8820.9919, to permit reconstruction
of 37th Avenue N.E. between Central Avenue N.E..and Stinson Boulevard N.E. at a
curb-to-curb width of 44 feet.
Dated this 22nd day of December, 1986.
Offered by: Paulson
Second by: Peterson
Roll call: All ayes
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki
d. Resolution No. 86-73; Resolution Approving the Extension of Time for Delivery
of Certain Documents Required by the Transfer of Stock Of Group W Cable of Col-
umbia Heights/Hilltop, Inc. from Group W Cable, Inc~ to North Central Cable
Communications Corporation
This resolution would indicate that Group W Cable has complied with requirements
and has met all conditions of the stock transfer but not by the deadline. The reso-
lution would extend the time requirement.
A letter was received from John Eddy, Chief Operating Officer of North Central
Cable Communications Corporation (NCCCC) which listed equipment to be made available
to the Cities of Columbia Heights and Hilltop for use in local programming. Mr.
Eddy advised the Council that this'equipment will be maintained by the cable company.
A second letter received from Mr. Eddy advised the Council of a personnell change
within the company and the anticipated appOintment of a successor who would be the
liaison between the cable company and the City~ Mayor Nawrocki requested that Mr.
James Erickson, legal counsel for NCCCC, serve as the liaison between the City and
the company.
Motion by Paulson, second by Peterson to waive the reading of the resolution there
being ample copies available to the public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 86-73
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXTENSION OF TIME FOR DELIVERY OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS
REQUIRED BY THE TRANSFER OF STOCK OF GROUP W CABLE OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS/HILLTOP,
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December 22, 1986
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INC. FROM GROUP W CABLE, INC. TO NORTH .CENTRAL CABLE COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights (hereinafter "City") passed and adopted on
October 27, 1986 a resolution (hereinafter "Resolution") whereby the City
consented to and approved the transfer of stock from Group W Cable to
Columbia Heights/Hilltop, Inc. from Group W Cable, Inc. to North Central
Cable; and
WHEREAS, the Resolution at Section 4 required North Central to submit certain
documents to the City within thirty (30) days of the date of the Re-
solution; and
WHEREAS, the documents required to be submitted were not provided to the City
within the time required; and
WHEREAS, the Resolution provided that in the event North Central failed to pro-
vide the document within the time specified, unless the time was ex-
tended by the City, the Resolution and any and all approvals set forth
therein would be null and void; and
WHEREAS, North Central has delivered, to the City, as of this date, all of the
documents required by Section 4 of the Resolution and has reimbursed
the City for all costs and expenses incurred by the City as a result
of its review and approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Columbia Heights as follows:
1. The time for certain documents to be submitted to the City under
the Resolution is hereby extended to the date set forth below and
all approvals contained in the Resolution are reaffirmed.
2. The City hereby acknowledges receipt of the following:
A. A certificate duly executed and acknowledged by Mr. John D. Evans,
Chief Financial Officer of North Central containing certain re-
presentations regarding the Business Plan.
B. A Guaranty Agreement in which North Central guarantees performance
of all of the obligations of Group W Cable of Columbia Heights/
Hilltop, Inc. under the Franchise.
C. The reimbursement of all costs and expenses incurred by the City
as a result of its review and approval of the transaction.
Passed and adopted this 22nd day of December, 1986.
Offered by: Paulson
Seconded by: Peterson
Roll call: All ayes
Mayor Bruce G. Nawrocki
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
e. Resolution Appointing an Alternate Member to the Six Cities Water Management
Organization
This item was not acted on.
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December 22, 1986
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f. Resolution Amending the 1987 Budget
This resolution would amend the 1987 Police Department expenditures to add back
funds for a Community Service Officer position and the 1987 Neighborhood Crime
Watch Program as well as an amendment to increase revenues in the General Fund.
It was recommended that this item be tabled until the Public Safety Contract with
the City of Hilltop be executed.
Motion by Paulson, second by Carlson to table this item until the Council work session
on January 5, 1987. Roll call: All ayes
g. Resolution Amending the 1987 Budget to Provide for Encumbrances and Budget
Carryovers from 'the 1986 Budget
These budget amendments are being requested in order to cover expenditures which
will occur in 1987 for items already encumbered or projects which wll] not be
implemented in 1986, but are intended to be undertaken early in 1987, The Mayor
noted that this is a new way of doing business and not standard procedure. The
Council reviewed many of the budget amendments. No Council action was taken.
6. Communications
a. Revised Site Plan/Non-Conforming Conditional Use Permit
Steve Anderson, 3701 Central Avenue, Central Avenue Mobil
Mr. Anderson is requesting approval to put a twelve foot gate in the fence abutting
his property. The gate will have two six foot sections and will be closed and locked
at ail time other than for snow removal and moving of cars. He submitted a revised
site plan. The City Manager recommended denial.of the request considering the long
history of resident concerns regarding this facility and fence. Mayor Nawrocki
recalled some of the concerns and felt this fence was installed for the purpose of
aesthetics and at the request of the neighbors. Councilmember Carlson felt this
matter should be considered at a public hearing. The Building Inspector felt the
fence should be open only for snow removal and not for the moving of cars.
Motion by Petkoff, second byPaulson that the conditional use permit for Central
Avenue Mobil, 3701 Central Avenue, be amended to allow for a site plan modification
to permit gates, hinged to swing away from the alley, to be installed, as pro-
posed in the applicant's diagram of December 12, 1986, on the alley side of the
property provided that the said gates are not allowed to remain open in excess
of two (2) hours in any given week and to require that the gates be maintained
in a proper state of repair. Roll call: Paulson, Petkoff, Carlson, Peterson -
aye Nawrocki - nay
b. Conditional Use Permit, 700 40th Avenue N.E., Shirley Hartley
Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to approve the conditional use permit for
a small service business operation (garment lettering) at 700 40th Avenue N.E.
to Shir]ey Hartley as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll
call: All ayes
c. Designation of Handicapped Parking Space at Sullivan Lake Park
Motion by Petkoff, second by Peterson to authorize the installation of one handi-
capped parking stall at the Sullivan Lake Park activity area and that the City
Manager notify the Minnesota Department of Energy and Economic Development of
the City Council's action. Roll call: All ayes
7. Old and New Business
a. Old Business
There was no old business.
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December 22, 1986
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b. New Business
1. Acceptance of Easement from Mr. Fonos at 1085 Pierce Terrace
Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to accept an easement as described on
the Quit Claim Deed dated November 25, 1986 from Mr. Fonos at 1085 Pierce
Terrace. Roll call: All ayes
2. Advertisement for Bids for Legal Publications
Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to ratify the action of the City Manager
in advertising for bids for legal publications with a bid opening to occur on
January 6, 1987. Roll call: All ayes
3. Final Payments
a. Computoservice, Inc.
Motion by Paulson, second by Petkoff to authorize the final payment to Computo-
Service, Inc. in the amount of $36,393.75. Roll call: All ayes
b. Tree Removal Contract
This item was removed from the agenda.
4. Authorization to Purchase
a. Water Meters for Resale
Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to authorize the purchase of various
water meters from Water Products Corporation in the amount of $2,282.30; and,
furthermore, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute a contract
for same. Roll call: All ayes
b. Aluminum Signs
Motion by Paulson, second by Carlson to authorize the purchase of various
aluminum signs from Lyle Sign Company in the amount of $1,O86.35 based upon
low, formal bid provided under Hennepin County Contract #73526. Roll call:
All ayes
c. Sign Posts
Motion by Carlson, second by Paulson to ratify the action of the City Manager
in purchasing various sign posts from M & R Company of Fergus Falls, Minnesota
in the amount of $4,743 based upon low, formal bid under the terms of the Hen-
nepin County Contract #7527.~ Roll call: All ayes
d. Gutter and Pick Up Brooms
Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to ratify the action of the City M~nager
to purchase various gutter and pick up brooms from Kennedy Brush in the amount
of $1,428 based upon low, formal bid under the Hennepin County Contract #7528.
Roll call: All ayes
5. Award of Bid - Small Industrial Sweeper
Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to award the purchase of one small
industrial sweeper - Advance Model 5800 Retriever from Prest Equipment Com-
pany in the amount of $18,130 plus the purchase of additional options of
an enclosed cab, turn signals, spare main broom and side broom for the total
purchase price of $20,592 based upon low, formal bid; and, furthermore, that
the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute a contract for same. Roll
call: All ayes
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6. Authorization to Repair a Caterpillar Loader #930
Motion by Peterson, second by Carlson to authorize the repair of the #930
caterpillar loader by Ziegler Caterpillar at a cost not to exceed $6,225;
and, furthermore, that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to execute
a contract for same. Roll call: All ayes
7. M.S.A.S. Street Designation and Future Overlaying of State Aid Streets
The Public Works Director requested the Council consider changing Washington
Street, from 51st to 53rd Avenues to a State Aid Street. He reviewed some
of the work which would need to be done for this to happen. Councilmember
Petkoff stated that this appeared to be more work than the project would be
worth. The Council requested that staff prepare a list of specific locations
and cost estimates for overlaying some state aid streets in the City.
8. Joint Powers Agreement for Hazardous Materials Response Vehicle
Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager
to execute a joint powers agreement with the Cities of Fridley, St. Anthony,
and Coon Rapids, and the Spring Lake Park Fire Department, Inc. for the
purpose of retrofitting, equipping, and operating a hazardous materials
response vehicle. Roll call: All ayes
9. Renewal of State Inspection Contract
Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to authorize the Mayor and City Manager
to execute a renewal of a contractual service agreement with the State of
Minnesota for inspection services and code enforcement instruction. Roll call:
All ayes
10. 1987 Community Development Block Grant Program - Establish Date for Public
Hearing
Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to schedule a public hearing on Monday,
January 12, 1987, 6:30 P.M. to seek information on, and to consider the 1987
Community Development Block Grant Program. Roll call: All ayes
RECESS: ll:O0
RECONVENE: 11:25
ll. Public Information/Education Grant Program - Metropolitan Landfill Abatement
Fund
Motion by Petkoff, second by Paulson to authorize the City Manager to prepare
a grant application for the Public Information/Education Grants Program funded
by the Metropolitan Landfill Abatement Fund; and, furthermore, that the grant
application be submitted for Council review at the January 12, 1987 meeting.
Roll call: All ayes
The City Manager had suggested developing a program oriented toward the youth
in the community. Mayor Nawrocki suggested that this be discussed with the
school administration and staff in the near future.
12. Review Report Regarding Municipal Service Center Floor
The Council received a detailed report which reviewed the status of the Municipal
Service Center floor. The Public Works Director noted that most of the corrosion
which had been ta~ing place had been stopped by the on-going maintenance by
delamination but deterioration of the re-enforcing is going to continue. He also
stated that complete repair of the floor will need to be done in two or three
years. The City Manager stated that the floor could be resealed now and surface
repair could be done two years in the future. Other options for the floor were
discussed.
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December 22, 1986
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The City Manager also stated he is not presently prepared to advise the
sources of funding for this project. Councilmember Paulson requested staff
prepare more details for this project and explore sources of funding and
have this information presented at the January 26, 1987 Councll meeting.
8. Reports
a. Report of the City Manager
The City Manager's report was presented in written form and the following
items were discussed:
1. Murzyn Hall - Addition.and Renovation Completion Date: The Ci.t¥ Manaaer
advised the Council that the project architect is preparing a list of
items for payment. Also, a 'punch list' is being prepared. The City
Attorney was requested to research the matter of liens filed against
governmental entities.
2. Lions Club - Club Liquor License: The City Manager noted he had not
received a copy of the certificate of insurance for dram shop coverage
from the Lions Club as of this date.
3. Appointment of Part-time Janitor for Murzyn Hall and Part-time Meter
Reader: Bill Antzaras has been appointed to the position of ~art-time
janitor at an hourly rate of $4.03 at Murzyn Hall effective December
15, 1986 and Brent Kosloski has been appointed to the position of part-
time meter reader at an hourly rate of $4.30 effective December 16, 1986.
Mayor Nawrocki requested the fire alarms in Murzyn Hall be checked.
b. Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time.
9. Licenses
Motion by Peterson, second by Paulson to approve.the licenses as listed upon
payment of proper fees and that the fees for the Columbia Heights Jaycees on-
sale beer license, the food/beverage machine.license for Vendall Bulk Vending,
and the food/beverage machine license for Dircon Enterprises be waived. Roll
call: Ali ayes
The City Manager noted that. the Jaycees and the Lions Club have insurance coverage
which does not coincide with the City's'licensing requirements.
10. Bills
Motion by Carlson, second by Peterson to pay the bills as listed out of proper
funds. Roll call: All ayes
Adjournment
Motion by Petkoff, second by Carl son to adjourn t~~ing~a~i2'/jS~.m.. Rgql
call: AIl ayes . ~~,~ '~'c.~¢~,/,~''
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/~-Anne Studen't [ Counc i-T' 'Secretary